Let’s talk about mental health. Because when we don’t, I battle the demons that tell me counseling is defeat and medication is weakness. It’s not.
Today, I have to call in a refill for my prescriptions; that means 30 days of dose changes under the belt.
Over the last 30 days, I have told my husband numerous times: “I don’t think the meds are working.” I kept taking them anyway.
This morning I stopped for a picture because I noticed.
30 days ago, these little hands helping me get ready would have sent my already overstimulated brain and heavily burdened thoughts down an irrational path of anger and irritability. Today they didn’t.
30 days ago, the onset of a panic attack would have made me certain that my lungs were collapsing and my heart was exploding. Yesterday, it didn’t.
30 days ago I didn’t feel capable. I didn’t know how; I felt beaten and bloodied.
30 days in and quieter thoughts. A lighter chest. More patient reactions. Less overwhelmed.
I stand against the stigma because it matters to me.
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